While competing on the Midwest circuit in recent years, Tims won a close decision over Vega in their first meeting. In the rematch, in the finale of the International Fighting Championship’s same-night eight-man tournament, Vega earned a submission win.

They’ll settle the score at Bellator 26.

“It’s no secret that there is no love lost between these two fast rising bantamweights,” Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney stated. “Vega and Tims both want this fight to settle the score. This fight should be a great kick off to our bantamweight tournament.”

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